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Eliezer

♂ Boy

Pronounced el-ee-EH-zer /ˌɛl.iˈɛz.ər/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Eli'ezer, composed of El (God) and ezer (help, aid, assistance); meaning my God is help or God is my helperHigh

In 30 seconds: Eliezer is an ancient Hebrew biblical name meaning God is my help, borne by several important figures in the Old Testament including Abraham's chief servant who found a wife for Isaac, and is a foundational name in Jewish tradition.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Eli'ezer, composed of El (God) and ezer (help, aid, assistance); meaning my God is help or God is my helper
U.S. rank (2025)#893 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births266 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,161

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519472025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Eliezer comes from Hebrew Eli'ezer, combining El (God) and ezer (help, aid), meaning God is my help or my God is help. In the Hebrew Bible Eliezer appears as Abraham's chief servant (Genesis 24), sent on the mission to find a wife for Isaac; as one of Moses's sons (Exodus 18:4); and as a Levite musician in David's entourage. The name's meaning perfectly expresses dependence on divine assistance and has made it a cherished name in Jewish tradition across millennia.

In the modern era Eliezer is used primarily in Jewish and Hebrew-speaking communities, including in Israel where it remains a classic given name. The nickname Eli is widely used as a standalone name by those who bear Eliezer. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Elie Wiesel, born Eliezer, brought added moral weight to the name in the 20th century. In the United States Eliezer appears in Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewish communities and is occasionally chosen by Christian parents who appreciate its full, powerful biblical form.

Did you know? Eliezer Ben-Yehuda (1858–1922) was the Lithuanian-born Jewish intellectual who spearheaded the revival of Hebrew as a modern spoken language — making a name meaning God is my help into the name of the man who helped restore an entire ancient tongue to everyday life.
Overall data confidence 95%
Behind the Name — Eliezer — etymology and biblical referencesGenesis 24 (Hebrew Bible) — primary biblical source

Variations

EleazarEliElazar

Nicknames

EliElieEly

Famous Bearers

  • ★Eliezer Ben-Yehuda (1858–1922)
    Jewish lexicographer and journalist who spearheaded the revival of Hebrew as a modern spoken language, making it a living vernacular again after centuries.

If you like Eliezer…

Eleazar— closely related Hebrew name (God has helped, past tense) from the same El+ezer root
Ezra— short Hebrew biblical name with the same faith-tradition seriousness and revival appeal
Eli— the most common short form of Eliezer, often used as a standalone name
Josiah— long, weighty Old Testament Hebrew name with similar gravitas and faith-community appeal

Frequently Asked

What does Eliezer mean?

Eliezer comes from Hebrew El (God) and ezer (help), meaning God is my help or my God is help.

How do you pronounce Eliezer?

It is said el-ee-EH-zer — four syllables, stress on the third.

Who is Eliezer in the Bible?

The most famous biblical Eliezer is Abraham's chief servant in Genesis 24, sent to find a wife for Isaac; he is a figure of loyalty and divine guidance.

What is a nickname for Eliezer?

The most common nickname is Eli, which is also widely used as a standalone name.